Re: [MBZ] Buy it before he ruins it

The back seat of my 300SD is in good shape. The front seats are another story. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, at 21:31, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: > The back seat cushions aren't buggered, which is more than you can say for > most 116s... > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Buy it before he ruins it

The back seat cushions aren't buggered, which is more than you can say for most 116s... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] E63 AMG wagon

Au contraire. Too new + non diesel. Pass. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 8:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you’re interested my cousin lives there and could check it out > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct 29, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Buy it before he ruins it

Two tone paint. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 8:25 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Vinyl? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct 29, 2023, at 5:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Is that a landau roof? Or just two-tone paint

Re: [MBZ] CAR CAN USED A BUFF JOB - 2003 S500-Class 4-Matic - $4, 995

WOULD LOOK AWLSOME --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 28, 2023, at 7:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Camera lens could use a buff job as well. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/elk-grove-village-2003-mercedes-benz/7681622787.html > ___

Re: [MBZ] E63 AMG wagon

If you’re interested my cousin lives there and could check it out --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fancy shmancy. > https://thembmarket.com/2015-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-s-wagon-1 > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Mobile Mechanic Car?

K oil filter! High performance you can feel! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 1:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seller said he’ll put it back in for you if you want. Or you can start your > own mobile mechanic business and use it the same way! > > -D > >> On Oct

Re: [MBZ] Buy it before he ruins it

Vinyl? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 5:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that a landau roof? Or just two-tone paint job? > >> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, at 16:21, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

Check the gas and fill the oil! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 7:31 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think we might be to the gallon/1000 miles level. It's _quite_ thirsty! > Pretty much every fueling also requires oiling. ___

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

Wow that’s even worse than mine I think. It’s not fowling the plugs? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2023, at 6:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >  >> >> I would guess it used a qt every 1-1.5k miles. Seems like a lot to me but I >> don’t think it’s worth messing with. > > I think we might be

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel

> I would surely love to find one of those in 4wd that isn't rusted out. Would > be about the perfect farm truck. I inherited my dad's 1990 F250. Std cab, 4wd, manual tranny. An ideal farm/woods truck, IMHO. I am the second owner, I helped him pick it out in the first place. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

> I would guess it used a qt every 1-1.5k miles. Seems like a lot to me but I > don’t think it’s worth messing with. I think we might be to the gallon/1000 miles level. It's _quite_ thirsty! Pretty much every fueling also requires oiling. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

I've had really disappointing experiences with consumer-grade steam cleaners and pressure washers. They either don't have enough gusto or their all-plastic constuction cracks and fails. Usually both. If I used one regularly I'd look into buying a commercial-grade unit. Now for this kind of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hertz is scaling back its EV ambitions

I can't imagine renting cars to Uber drivers and not expecting them to get completely thrashed. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, at 17:42, Curt Raymond wrote: > If I were still traveling to Burbank on the regular (well, ever > actually) I'd see about renting an EV. Perfect area for it, you're > never

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

Angie's Golf calls for either 5w30 or 5w40. With 5w30 it consumes oil like crazy, to the point I was generally worried, like a quart in 1000 miles. With 5w40 it barely uses any, like a quart and a half in 10,000 miles. Weird... -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 03:52:56 PM EDT, dan

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

I’ve got one of these based on Floyd’s recommendation and I’ve been pleased with it despite not using it a lot. -D > On Oct 29, 2023, at 3:33 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I got this one. They also have a smaller version that works the same but has > a smaller tank. It’s

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hertz is scaling back its EV ambitions

If I were still traveling to Burbank on the regular (well, ever actually) I'd see about renting an EV. Perfect area for it, you're never going very far, lots of chargers around. The hotel I used to stay at has chargers right there... -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 02:26:19 PM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel

I would surely love to find one of those in 4wd that isn't rusted out. Would be about the perfect farm truck. -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 02:08:52 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: 1983 Ford used the International truck engine with 6.9 displacement, mechanical injection. I

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

I got this one. They also have a smaller version that works the same but has a smaller tank. It’s been great. If you’re doing carpets add some essential oils to give it a nice aroma https://a.co/d/9Was68T --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 6:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

Got one you recommend? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2023, at 5:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Think of it as a dry ice blaster only hot and not quite as powerful. > > -D > >> On Oct 29, 2023, at 3:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Perhaps I should

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

Around 220k I believe. I have not checked but I would guess it used a qt every 1-1.5k miles. Seems like a lot to me but I don’t think it’s worth messing with. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2023, at 5:06 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > How many miles are on it? > > -D > >>

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

My '04 E500 (M113) used about a quart between changes; I've only changed oil once since I owned it. I used 5W40 M1; the 0W40 was not available at WalMart here. I consider that level of oil use to be comparable to other cars I've owned. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, at 17:01, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

Excellent for cleaning carpets and hard bits in the interior too. Blasts grime right off and takes care of carpet stains really well too --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 6:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Think of it as a dry ice blaster only hot and not quite as

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

Think of it as a dry ice blaster only hot and not quite as powerful. -D > On Oct 29, 2023, at 3:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perhaps I should get one. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 29, 2023, at 4:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Do you

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

How many miles are on it? -D > On Oct 29, 2023, at 3:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m running 15w40 in the 05 e320 m112 and it still uses oil. I guess these > engines are oil burners as they age. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 29, 2023, at 2:52 PM, dan penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

Perhaps I should get one. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2023, at 4:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have a steamer? That will blast stuff loose quickly if you spray > with simple green or purple stuff then steam then use shop vac to suck up > what doesn’t drip

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

09 e320 with the OM642. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2023, at 3:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Remind us what car is this? > >> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 3:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Well today I got everything removed

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

I’m running 15w40 in the 05 e320 m112 and it still uses oil. I guess these engines are oil burners as they age. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2023, at 2:52 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > What weight oil are you running in it? > > I ask because my youngest son’s 2002 E320,

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

Do you have a steamer? That will blast stuff loose quickly if you spray with simple green or purple stuff then steam then use shop vac to suck up what doesn’t drip off --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2023, at 3:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well today I got everything

Re: [MBZ] Buy it before he ruins it

Is that a landau roof? Or just two-tone paint job? On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, at 16:21, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1144277660310676/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] Buy it before he ruins it

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1144277660310676/?mibextid=6ojiHh Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1997 E420 - 165k miles - $4,000

Interior looks rough, seats and carpet all recovered, center console and armrest quite grimy. Might be a smoker's car, looks like cigarette ash in the driver's seat? https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1997-mercedes-benz-e420/7681757622.html

Re: [MBZ] Up to my elbows in a 642 oil cooler

Remind us what car is this? On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 3:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well today I got everything removed down to the oil cooler. I would say > I’m about 4 hours deep so far. I need to clean the valley up before I > remove the oil cooler. I would

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

What weight oil are you running in it? I ask because my youngest son’s 2002 E320, which is approaching 150k, having purchased it around 90k, was consuming an inordinate amount of oil. He drove it from Flagstaff to Denver last summer and had to top it off several times on the trip. I did some

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

Head gasket leak would be showing oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil would it not? or can they leak in a way that just consumes oil? On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, at 14:29, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > My wife's 2000 E320 4matic has a tremendous appetite for oil, > but doesn't really seem to

[MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

My wife's 2000 E320 4matic has a tremendous appetite for oil, but doesn't really seem to be leaking it. It has 350kmi on it. Is this likely to be a leaking head gasket, causing consumption, or valve stem seals? Not looking forward to either job, but I did the stem seals on a couple of the SL's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hertz is scaling back its EV ambitions

Range anxiety will deter rentals until charging infrastructure has been fully built out. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 2:26 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The risks of viewing business strategy through rose-colored glasses. > > Buying EVs in a market where competition is

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel

> I’m thinking about going to look at a 1983 ford f350 ROLLBACK with some ford > diesel engine ….. is that engine something that is likely to work? Cursory reading seems to show that the older the Ford diesel, the more reliable (and puny) it is. 1983 was the first year, so draw your own

[MBZ] OT: Hertz is scaling back its EV ambitions

The risks of viewing business strategy through rose-colored glasses. Buying EVs in a market where competition is increasing and prices are falling + higher than anticipated damage by Uber drivers + low demand among leisure renters. Yet, “We nonetheless remain committed to our long-term strategy

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel

1983 Ford used the International truck engine with 6.9 displacement, mechanical injection. I have a 1985 F350 with that engine, it only has 435,000 miles on it and still goes to work every time I ask it to.. New injectors and rebuilt IP about 45,000 miles ago.. along with new glow plugs.. As far

[MBZ] Ford diesel

Folks I’m thinking about going to look at a 1983 ford f350 ROLLBACK with some ford diesel engine ….. is that engine something that is likely to work? I just want it to use while I change the transmission on my isuzu Xx rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] CAR CAN USED A BUFF JOB - 2003 S500-Class 4-Matic - $4, 995

I think it's scarcity value. There aren't many pristine/well maintained W126 turbodiesels around anymore, whereas a lot of 20 year old S class cars are available.. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 1:10 PM Jim Cathey wrote: > > So why is this $100k MSRP Mercedes worth less than my $40K MSRP 1985 >

Re: [MBZ] Mobile Mechanic Car?

Seller said he’ll put it back in for you if you want. Or you can start your own mobile mechanic business and use it the same way! -D > On Oct 29, 2023, at 7:18 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Holy crack. At least put the seat back in before trying to sell it. > > On 10/29/2023

[MBZ] E63 AMG wagon

Fancy shmancy. https://thembmarket.com/2015-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-s-wagon-1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mobile Mechanic Car?

Wants to show off the broadloom. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:18 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy crack. At least put the seat back in before trying to sell it. > > On 10/29/2023 8:57 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > < >

Re: [MBZ] CAR CAN USED A BUFF JOB - 2003 S500-Class 4-Matic - $4, 995

> So why is this $100k MSRP Mercedes worth less than my $40K MSRP 1985 300SD? Fuel prices? Projected ability to repair the vastly more complicated S500 vs the diesel? Natural local market variation? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] CAR CAN USED A BUFF JOB - 2003 S500-Class 4-Matic - $4, 995

So why is this $100k MSRP Mercedes worth less than my $40K MSRP 1985 300SD? On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 7:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Camera lens could use a buff job as well. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Mobile Mechanic Car?

Holy crack.  At least put the seat back in before trying to sell it. On 10/29/2023 8:57 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: [00W0W_fxwHYLwd8as_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] 1998 Mercedes, E320 for sale by owner

[MBZ] Mobile Mechanic Car?

[00W0W_fxwHYLwd8as_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] 1998 Mercedes, E320 for sale by owner - Flagstaff, AZ - craigslist